CDL B Recovery Technician

Hazardous Waste Transport Driver

This driver will transport, remove, deliver, and collect various liquid and solid hazardous wastes from various customer sites. Will be required to load and unload trucks. They will also have the ability to operate a variety of truck and equipment including vacuum trucks, box trucks, and any other equipment that fits their license on site if necessary. Applicants must have tanker endorsement and be able to drive manual transmissions.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee cargo handling and secure loads, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and regulations.

Loading and unloading of trucks.

Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, carriage of goods, driver's hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods, customs and immigration and weights and dimensions.

Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.

Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.

Record and maintain required documentation including driver logbook, bills of lading, manifests etc. by manual or electronic means.

Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers both verbally and in written form.

Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is properly fastened down and is secure.

Train others when required.

Other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

Valid CDL B with airbrakes and clean driving record.

Must be able to drive manual transmissions.

Tanker endorsement required, hazmat preferred.

Familiarity and experience working with government documents such as manifests.

Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.

Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.

Professional / mature demeanor under stressful situations.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Manual dexterity, ability to lift 75+ lbs required.

Overtime as required.

Weekend work may be required, on call schedule in effect on weekly basis.